This guide explains how to summon Skeletron in Terraria, detailing the steps to interact with the Old Man at the Dungeon and the conditions for summoning using the Clothier Voodoo Doll. Each method includes the required conditions, and instructions to initiate the boss fight.
Skeletron is a pre-Hardmode boss that must be defeated to gain access to the Dungeon, a crucial area for progression in Terraria. This skeletal foe is summoned by interacting with an NPC under specific conditions and offers a challenging fight for early-game players.
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Skeletron can be summoned by speaking with the Old Man, found outside the entrance to the Dungeon, a structure located at one of the edges of the world.
Steps to Summon:
Upon accepting the curse, Skeletron will spawn immediately. Note, that Skeletron cannot be summoned or fought during the day. If the battle extends into daytime, the boss will despawn immediately, so time management is crucial when engaging this fight.
Once Skeletron is defeated for the first time, the Old Man is freed from his curse, and he transforms into the Clothier, an NPC who can move into a house. After this, Skeletron can no longer be summoned through the "Curse" dialogue. Instead, players must acquire the Clothier Voodoo Doll, which is dropped by Angry Bones or Dark Casters in the Dungeon.
Steps to Summon: